Arakonam

Arakonam is a Town and Taluka in Vellore District of Tamil Nadu. In India, a taluka is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to census 2011 information the sub-district code of Arakonam Block (CD) is 05715. Total area of arakonam taluka is 843 km² including 785.79 km² rural area and 57.18 km² urban area. Arakonam taluka has a population of 5,04,026 peoples, out of which urban population is 1,54,385 while rural population is 3,49,641. Arakonam has a sex ratio of approximately 1000 females for every 1,000 males. Arakonam taluka has a population density of 598 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 1,22,251 houses in the sub-district, including 37,621 urban houses and 84,630 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 69.53% population of arakonam taluka is literate, out of which 77.02% males and 62.06% females are literate.

List of Villages in Arakonam Taluka

Arakonam Taluka has a total of 140 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Arakonam Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Arakonam Taluka

The population profile of Arakonam Taluka offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Arakonam's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Arakonam Taluka , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.